Fabrication/Craft Apprentice Review

On a day to day basis I am required to complete tasks and assignments to a sufficient and competent standard within the overall desired time period. the tasks I have to undertake are based on a fabrication style job and my apprenticeship is a craft one compared to others in the business such as technical or software.

I am learning to achieve an NVQ in engineering and Btec through the apprenticeship programme. I have developed existing hand skills and I am working to further progress my knowledge and skills in the engineering industry itself. I enjoy improving my communication skills as well and enjoy speaking to new employees at work.

I have only been part of this apprenticeship for a short period less than a year, but so far I am enjoying the programme and what it has to offer me. So far it has been really fun and i have learnt quite a lot so i can't really knock it!

I feel that the programme is structure sufficiently to meet the needs of the apprentices and there needs. the programme ahs different aspects to offer dependant on what specific programme you are undertaking. The tutors and trainers here at work help me out quite a lot as well which is nice.

I receive the relevant support from my employer when I require it. they are easy to contact and talk to when I have any problems or queries that need resolving. I feel like i can speak to anyone at work if i need help with work or have any questions.

I receive the relevant support from my training instructor whether it be from their point of view feeling like I need the extra help or me seeking help because I need it. I can also email my training provider too if i have any queries. I find this really helpful.

I feel as though my qualifications will really benefit me at work and that i can also use my knowledge and skills in the future as well as if i change jobs. I think the core skills i have learned have really benefitted me so far and i look forward to whats on offer in the future.

outside of the training centre there are events and opportunities to undertake to help advertise the company and gain a new influx of apprenticeships for the following year. along side these events there are local and national apprentice challenges to take part and compete in against other apprentices across the same style of course.

Yes

it is a great apprenticeship to be a part of due to the training we are given across the length of the apprenticeship. also the facilities we have to work in are to a high standard and i feel lucky to have achieved this apprenticeship and would recommend it to another.

I would say be yourself, and be confident. BAE pride themselves on there employee diversity and if you are willing to learn and push yourself then BAE will be willing to train you. I think that if you ask a lot of questions it will also help you in the interviewing stage too.